Challenges

Medical:

- Continence

  • Bladder and Bowel Management
  • Symptoms of dysfunction can include:
  • Skin and pressure ulcers
    • Leakage (urine and/or stool)
    • Lack of activity

- Skin and pressure ulcers

Some symptoms of pressure ulcers could include:

  • Skin that is discoloured and does not change colour when pressed
  • A patch of skin that may have a different texture (hard, soft, spongy)

- Spasticity and pain

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  • Mental health
  • Muscle contractures
  • Swallowing/ Speech and Language

- Activities of Daily Living (ADL):

  • Washing/ Dressing/ Feeding/ Personal Hygiene

- Mobility & Transfer:

  • Seating and Posture